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Bookmark or Share- High blood pressure (hypertension) - Mayo ClinicBlood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers. Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems.
- Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo ClinicThis blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level. It also can help you understand if you need to take some steps to improve your numbers. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
- High Blood Pressure: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland ClinicHigh blood pressure (hypertension) has no symptoms and can be dangerous if not treated. Hypertension puts you at risk for stroke, heart attack and other problems. Nearly half of adults who have hypertension don’t realize it. So, checkups are crucial. Dietary changes, exercise and medicine can help you keep your blood pressure where it should be.
- What Is Blood Pressure? - Cleveland ClinicBlood pressure is a measure of how forcefully your blood goes through your arteries. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know if it’s normal.
- Blood pressure - WikipediaBlood pressure (BP) is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels. Most of this pressure results from the heart pumping blood through the circulatory system. When used without qualification, the term "blood pressure" refers to the pressure in a brachial artery, where it is most commonly measured.
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